Do's and Don't of Hair Care
We all want beautiful, shiny, healthy hair, but we can’t expect to bask in the glory of it if we aren’t treating it right. Getting that glossy hair that falls just right around your face can be easy if you follow these tips for what you should do and shouldn’t do to your tresses.
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DON’T wash your hair every day
Washing your hair on a daily basis can dry it out which puts you in danger of more breakage and more frequent trips to the salon due to split ends. Shampooing daily washes out the natural oils your hair follicles make that keep your hair shiny and silky.
DON’T style with heat every day
Skip blow dryers and flat irons a few times a week. It’s a myth that hair can handle the heat we apply to it. Most hair can burn at 410F and some hair appliances get that hot. Give your hair a break and let it air dry completely a few times a week or just use appliances for a touch up.
DO use a wide tooth comb on wet hair
Since wet hair is more easily stretched and snapped, use a wide tooth comb to get out those tangles instead of a brush which is harsher on the wet follicles. Be sure to be gentle with your comb. It is less likely to break hair than a brush, but with enough force, it could do damage too.
DO know how you sleep
If you are a restless one who moves around a lot during the night, try using a satin pillowcase. These will allow the hair to move more freely and reduce breakage. Be sure to remove all clips and hair elastics when you put head to pillow, too.
DON’T overuse chemicals
Perms, colors, and chemical straighteners are just as damaging and burn your hair much the same as blow dryers and curling irons. Try to apply chemicals to your hair as little as possible. If you do have chemically-treated hair, use a deep conditioner to counteract the harmful affects of them.
DO eat foods your hair likes
Believe it or not, some kinds of foods can do wonders for your hair. Make sure you are getting appropriate doses of these:
Salmon – This fish is essential to the diet of anyone looking for shiny, strong hair as it contains Omega-3 fatty acids that support scalp health. Eating salmon on a regular basis will reduce your chances of a dry scalp .
Dark green vegetables – That’s right, moms, now you have a legitimate reason for why your kids must eat their vegetables…they are good for your hair! Dark greens like spinach, Swiss chard and broccoli help the body to produce sebum, which is a natural conditioner secreted by hair follicles.
Beans – Beans, beans, the magical…hair care treatment. Legumes provide the protein that your hair needs to stimulate hair growth and they are rich in zinc, biotin, and iron too. Eat a few cups of kidney or black beans every week and your hair might begin to grow like a beanstalk.
So take this advice and put yourself on the right road to healthier, shinier, stronger hair. Most importantly, listen to your hair! It will tell you when it needs some TLC. Static means you need to use more moisturizing product and skip the hair dryers for a week or so. If your hair snarls and breaks when you try to run a brush or comb through it, it’s time for a trim to get those split ends off. With these tips, you should see noticeable differences and be your way to beautiful tresses in no time.
Julia is a writer passionate about health, fitness & blogging. When she's not running her dog she can sometimes be found writing about laser liposuction, cooking and a myriad of other topics. She's also a fan of Sono Bello on Twitter and Sono Bello on Facebook.
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